I have a beautiful yellow male pick of the litter...all looks awesome but he has these little swirls (like a cowlick on the side near his hindquarters). You can't "see" it, but you can feel it when you run your hands down his sides. What would you do? sell as a pet, or will this not affect how he is "judged" in the ring.

This will not affect how he is judged.

I have a girl who has tons of cowlicks, though not desirable, she does have a major under a breeder judge. So I would not let that be a factor in selecting to keep a puppy. Good luck.

no worries